30 - The Divine Physician’s Overbearing Wife

Chapter 30 Yun Mi Xue ultimately chose not to pursue further inquiries. Young girls, as they grow, often like to keep small secrets. Yun Mi Xue knew this, so she didn't insist on getting to the bottom of things. However, Yun Mi Xue did gain a new understanding of Yan Zhu Guang. Though the young girl appeared obedient on the surface, it's evident she had her own thoughts, not as harmless as she seemed. It made sense, given that the conditions for a miscellaneous disciple of Yi Miao Sect were tough. While Yun Mi Xue wasn't entirely familiar with them, her own experiences made it clear that living peacefully in such an environment was far from easy. If Yan Zhu Guang were truly just diligent and careless with self-preservation, she wouldn't have survived unscathed for so long in that setting. Reflecting back on the incident where Tao Zhi framed someone, even if she hadn't been present, Yan Zhu Guang would have handled it well. She was always a girl with firm opinions and ideas. Having pondered this for a moment, Yun Mi Xue dismissed the thought. She did not fault these little schemes; on the contrary, she believed as long as one could protect oneself and not harm others, having such thoughts was beneficial. This way, one wouldn't get hurt. As she wasn't capable of plotting against others, she couldn't expect others to be like her. With that, Yun Mi Xue left the snowy abode and continued dealing with sect affairs. The smooth but not entirely uneventful succession ceremony of the new sect leader did not mean the Feng Hua Immortal Sect had no more issues. The previous sect leader's mysterious demise remained unresolved, and other sects’ plots against Feng Hua Immortal Sect would not simply vanish with the appointment of a new leader. There was much left to attend to. The soul lamp of the prior sect leader had yielded no useful information, indicating a potential peculiar circumstance or a unique method used for his demise. If the cause of the former leader's death is not discovered, it will not only affect the sect’s reputation among disciples in the cultivation world but also potentially hinder the sect's future development. In short, Feng Hua Immortal Sect still faced many challenges, and it was not a time to relax. However, these matters were unrelated to Yan Zhu Guang. As a mere Qi Refining stage inner disciple, major sect affairs were not hers to worry about, nor did she wish to. Her sole task was to protect Yun Mi Xue. She needed only to be accountable to Yun Mi Xue; other people or matters had nothing to do with her, and she lacked the time for them. Once Yun Mi Xue departed, Yan Zhu Guang was the only one left in the snowy abode. At this moment, the System emerged to discuss mission-related matters with her. "Host, the rewards for this quest have been issued. Would you like to exchange them?" Yan Zhu Guang replied, "No need. The Wood Spirit Stone is a fine item, no need to exchange it." "Alright." The System retrieved the reward and placed the Wood Spirit Stone in her inventory. The Wood Spirit Stone wasn't a currency in the cultivation world; it occupied a slot in her inventory instead of converting into monetary value. "What about the hidden mission?" Yan Zhu Guang inquired. The System began to explain, "The host successfully prevented the senior sister from being framed and suspected, thereby maintaining her reputation. This action activated a hidden task to uphold the image of the cherished figure." As the White Moonlight Rescue System, it was programmed to encourage any actions beneficial to the cherished figure. Without that Wood Escape Technique, Yan Zhu Guang wouldn't have arrived in time, and He Sheng's body would have been discovered by the outer sect disciples. Clearing suspicion and restoring reputation wouldn't have been easy then. Hence, rewarding such actions was warranted. Yan Zhu Guang nodded. "What's the reward?" "A Body Tempering Technique." "A technique for body training?" Yan Zhu Guang raised an eyebrow. She wasn't a physical cultivator, so what was the use? The System clarified, "Using this body tempering technique, the initial effect is resistance to extreme temperatures. As you advance, you could even become immune to special cold and heat. For instance, cultivators who practice ice and snow techniques or fire techniques wouldn't be able to harm you through temperature effects." Yan Zhu Guang considered this. "So damage from ice blades or burns still occurs, but simple temperature exposure won't cause pain or harm?" The System confirmed, "Yes, that's correct." It seemed somewhat trivial, yet in the diverse cultivation realms, encountering extreme environments was inevitable, where this trait could prove useful. Yan Zhu Guang pondered, "Alright. Place it in the inventory; I'll review it when there's time." If the technique didn’t interfere with her other practices, she could train in it concurrently. "By the way, the side quest to join Feng Hua Immortal Sect is also complete, with a reward of a Foundation Establishment Pill. Would you like to exchange this?" This side quest was one Yan Zhu Guang had undertaken upon arriving at the Feng Hua Immortal Sect, and it was a standard quest for the White Moonlight Rescue System. "A Foundation Establishment Pill?" Yan Zhu Guang's tone was somewhat disdainful. "Exchange it." Relying on external aids to break through was unfavorable. The System wasn't surprised, knowing the host had great confidence in her cultivation abilities. "What would you like instead?" "Spirit Stones." The new gift pack of spirit stones was dwindling, with only ten left. Although Yun Mi Xue had given her many stones, considering Yan Zhu Guang's need for unexpected situations, they were still insufficient. She didn't want to ask Yun Mi Xue for more and, without other sources for spirit stones, resorted to the System. The System offered, "I'll convert the Foundation Establishment Pill's market value in the cultivation world to spirit stones then." "Okay." "In this world, the average price for a Foundation Establishment Pill is two hundred lower-grade spirit stones. Does that sound fair?" Yan Zhu Guang calculated and found it similar to her former world. "That's acceptable." The System exchanged the pill for two hundred lower-grade spirit stones, updating her currency count. After completing these exchanges, the System inquired about Yun Chang Yue, "Master, now that you know Yun Chang Yue is the one who killed He Sheng and framed the senior sister, what's your plan? You won't let her go unpunished, right?" Initially, the System had a favorable impression of Yun Chang Yue due to her fervent admiration for the senior sister. However, realizing she was malicious enough to kill and frame, any goodwill vanished, replaced by animosity. As a System, it could easily adjust such feelings. "Let her go unpunished?" Yan Zhu Guang chuckled softly. "Is that possible?" "If she dared kill He Sheng today, she'd dare kill the senior sister tomorrow once powerful enough. Aren't you, the White Moonlight Rescue System, aware of such logic?" "I've already marked her. Though currently lacking power, when I am strong enough..." "Huh?" The System was astounded. "When did you manage that?" The host was incredibly daring. Even when just in Qi Refining, she'd managed to poison He Sheng without being discovered, which was astounding. Now, still in Qi Refining, she dared act against Yun Chang Yue in the Golden Core stage? The host must possess immense courage. Moreover, Yun Chang Yue hadn't noticed. Was her Golden Core false? With such skill, she dreams of being sect leader? Yan Zhu Guang replied, "What are you thinking? I merely brushed past her, leaving a trace of unique aura." Applying poison directly—considering her current strength—would be reckless. Her available toxins were ineffective against someone of Yun Chang Yue's level. Such a futile endeavor was not Yan Zhu Guang’s style. Leaving a mark on the outside, however, wasn't difficult for Yan Zhu Guang. Effective poisoners operate with stealth, remaining undetected until a fatal blow. Concealing her presence was her forte. "Oh." The System could accept this, acknowledging the skill despite its astonishment. "However, with her failed attempt to frame the senior sister, won't she act again against the senior sister? Should we take precautions?" The System perceived Yun Chang Yue to be too ruthless, necessitating caution. Yan Zhu Guang replied, "No need to worry. She won’t succeed that easily. Underestimating the senior sister isn't wise." "What do you mean?" Yan Zhu Guang wasn’t particularly inclined to talk, primarily to avoid being nagged by the System. She sighed lightly. "Did you not say He Sheng's demise is a part of the original plot? The timeline didn't see He Sheng's death because the senior sister hadn't expelled him, never giving her the opening." "It was because of me and the senior sister's actions to expel He Sheng that a gap was created, offering Yun Chang Yue an opportunity." "Other than that, what vulnerability does the senior sister present for her to exploit?" The System shook its head; the senior sister was too benevolent, fair, and just to have any weaknesses. "In comparing strength, Yun Chang Yue is just in the Golden Core stage. In terms of influence, she belongs to the same clan. Given her status, she’s merely a titled disciple—how could she challenge the senior sister?" The System acknowledged the logic. "But what if she truly is the one who poisoned the senior sister with the chronic frostbite poison?" "Poison?" Yan Zhu Guang smiled wryly. "If she resorts to poison, it's her undoing." She was the true master in poison. If Yun Chang Yue dared attempt such a thing, Yan Zhu Guang could show her what living torment is. Yan Zhu Guang said, "You really don't need to overthink this. If I were Yun Chang Yue, instead of targeting Yun Mi Xue, I would consider how to deal with me. That would be the easiest and most effective approach." "Uh..." The System was baffled. "Why would that be?" Why would Yun Chang Yue's grudge against the senior sister have anything to do with the host? Why would she target the host? Yan Zhu Guang explained, "As someone close to the senior sister, I am her weak spot. If anything were to happen to me, wouldn't that cause the senior sister sadness? If I made a mistake, wouldn't the senior sister be blamed for inadequate supervision? Targeting this weak spot is precisely the easiest way to successfully hit her." After some thought, the System couldn’t help but feel sympathy for its host, thinking, "Isn't this a case of getting hit even while lying down?" Yan Zhu Guang didn’t fully understand this phrase's meaning, but she still said, "Let her come at me if she must. Given my current status and abilities, I can't always stay by the senior sister's side. If she targets me, I can handle it myself and needn't worry about the senior sister." "Host, you've got it tough. I'll make sure to protect you," the System vowed solemnly. While Yun Chang Yue couldn't easily harm the senior sister, dealing with the Qi Refining stage host would be quite straightforward. If she truly decided to harm the host, the host might indeed face difficult times ahead. Yan Zhu Guang wasn't too fond of the System's so-called protection, but out of politeness, she replied, "Thank you." The System was pleasantly surprised by this gratitude. After finishing her conversation with the System, Yan Zhu Guang prepared to begin her cultivation. She informed the System, "I'd like to start the Lucky Raffle now." "Oh! Alright." The host had finally remembered the Lucky Raffle; the System was eager to see what the host might acquire. It had been anticipating this for quite some time.